Synonyms of backhander

backhander

noun

ˈbak-ˈhan-dər 

British

as in bribe

something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision

the customs official let us know that he might be prepared to look the other way if an appropriate backhander was slipped into his palm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bribe
• sop
• incentive
• stimulus
• payoff
• fix
• cumshaw
• slush fund
• motivation
• kickback
• boodle
• baksheesh
• stimulation
• encouragement
• inducement
• bait
• lure
• seduction
• flattery
• provocation
• temptation
• snare
• goad
• spur
• boost
• incitement
• instigation
• enticement
• turn-on
• decoy
• trap
• allurement
• persuasion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of backhander

Lyon stoned him on the first shot and then was able to recover and stop Mittelstadt’s backhander off the rebound. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026

With the teams skating 4-on-4 a minute later, Oettinger made a sprawling glove save on Matt Boldy backhander to keep the game tied. — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2026

Anaheim ended Buffalo’s seven-game road winning streak when Tage Thompson couldn’t keep in the puck in the Ducks’ zone and Terry held on a 2-on-0 break to score on a backhander. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026

Anaheim ended Buffalo's seven-game road winning streak when Tage Thompson couldn't keep in the puck in the Ducks' zone and Terry held on a 2-on-0 break to score on a backhander. — CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026